Q. A capacitor is charged by a battery and the energy stored is $U.$ The battery is now removed and the separation distance between the plates is doubled. The energy stored now is
A) $\frac{U}{2}$
B) $U$
C) $2U$
D) $4U$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: $2U$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.